Today, I wanted to share something freaking COOL with you. Did you grow up watching the 1991 movie Hook? If you did, you'll remember the iconic teenage badass Rufio. Growing up, what kid didn't want to be like him? Red triple-mohawk, leather armor, golden sword. And he skateboarded. Dude was a ... Continue Reading
Archives for June 2014
Making More Money With Your Skills Using The “Tip Jar Effect”
Last night I was hanging out with my best friends at the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. They're in town from NY and FL so that we can go see Outkast on Saturday. I'm pumped! One of the coolest parts about that area is getting to watch all the crazy street performers. From grandmas in gypsy ... Continue Reading
How To Stop Putting Things Off Until “Later”
It's Monday morning — and I'm betting that even though the week just started — you're already putting things that you don't want to do on the "back burner." "Yeah, yeah. I'll do it.....later!" How many times have you said that to yourself, but in your heart, known that you wouldn't ever get to ... Continue Reading
The #1 Reason Most 20-Somethings Get Stuck
I can remember, just a few short years ago, when I would have done ANYTHING to get "unstuck". I had "played the game" just like I'd been told. Went to school, picked a major that made sense, got good grades and followed the rules. (I can see you nodding your head in agreement with me — we've all ... Continue Reading
5 Ways To Start A Writing Habit — Especially If You’ve Already Tried (And Failed)
A few days ago, my dad asked me how I've been able to write so consistently for the past 2 years and never "run out" of ideas. I wanted to say something profound to him about inspiration, or intuition or "feeling the flow." I wanted to tell him that it was all about finding my spirit animal and ... Continue Reading
I’m Giving Away Two (2) $250 “Mini-Grants” To Start Or Grow Your Business. Want One?
Wouldn't it be nice to get an email in your inbox informing you that you just received $250? That would make almost anyone's Monday a lot better. I know it'd make me happy! A few weeks ago we had a long talk on the blog about what your biggest challenge was starting or growing a business that you ... Continue Reading


